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Dana White claims Holly Holm's team turned down a lucrative rematch with Ronda Rousey after Holm's upset victory in 2015, missing a life-changing opportunity that could have significantly advanced her career.
UFC CEO Dana White claims Holly Holm's team turned down a lucrative rematch against Ronda Rousey after their 2015 fight, which could have significantly changed Holm's career, and instead chose to fight Miesha Tate for the same pay, a decision White criticizes as damaging to Holm's life and career.
Bo Nickal returned to freestyle wrestling at RAF 1, winning his match and calling himself the 'Deion Sanders of combat sports,' while other notable fighters like Holly Holm and Kyle Dake also competed, showcasing top wrestling talent and crossover appeal in the event.
The boxing event at Honda Center featured Jake Paul defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Holly Holm winning her return fight, and other bouts including Floyd Schofield's knockout and Holm's unanimous decision victory, with live updates on the results.
Former bantamweight champion Holly Holm suffered a lopsided loss to Kayla Harrison at UFC 300, prompting UFC CEO Dana White to suggest retirement. Holm admitted to losing focus and not executing the game plan, expressing the need for self-reflection before deciding her next career move. While White praised Harrison's performance, he believes Holm's best days are behind her, but whether she continues fighting or not, she remains a legendary figure in women's bantamweight history.
Kayla Harrison made a dominant UFC debut by submitting Holly Holm with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bantamweight bout at UFC 300. The former Olympic judo gold medalist showcased her skills, declaring her intention to become a UFC champion by the end of the year. Despite not naming Amanda Nunes, the current GOAT of women's MMA, as her next opponent, Nunes responded to Harrison's call-out, hinting at a potential comeback for a worthy matchup.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist judoka Kayla Harrison made an emphatic UFC debut by dominating former bantamweight champion Holly Holm and securing a rear-naked choke victory in the second round at UFC 300. Harrison, who successfully made weight for the fight, expressed her intention to pursue the UFC championship in the near future.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison made a dominant debut in the UFC by defeating former champion Holly Holm at UFC 300. Social media erupted with praise for Harrison's performance, with many predicting a bright future for her in the bantamweight division.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made a successful UFC debut with a second-round submission win over Holly Holm at UFC 300, showcasing her dominant judo skills and ground-and-pound abilities. Harrison's victory marks a significant transition from her successful career in judo and PFL to the UFC, where she aims to become a champion in the bantamweight division. Despite Holm's recent record, the win serves as a warning to the rest of the division, signaling Harrison's arrival as a formidable contender.
Kayla Harrison's first official UFC bantamweight photos have been released ahead of her fight against ex-champ Holly Holm at UFC 300, showcasing her transformation as she prepares to make weight for the bout. The 33-year-old, known for her success in judo and PFL, is set to face a significant challenge in her move to bantamweight, with the fight being a major highlight of the upcoming pay-per-view event.
Holly Holm is set to face Kayla Harrison at UFC 300, but there are concerns about Harrison making the 135-pound weight limit for the bantamweight bout. Holm emphasized the importance of making weight and expressed confidence in Harrison's professionalism. She sees this fight as a path back to the title and hopes for a win to put her in the mix for a title shot in the bantamweight division.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison is set to make her UFC debut against Holly Holm at UFC 300, with concerns raised about her ability to make the 135-pound weight limit after competing at higher weights in MMA and judo. However, UFC CEO Dana White has stated that Harrison has successfully made the weight in test cuts and is physically capable of doing so. The matchup raises questions about the impact of extreme weight cutting on performance, as Harrison faces a formidable opponent in Holm.
Kayla Harrison's move to the UFC and her upcoming fight against Holly Holm at UFC 300 has sparked reactions from the MMA community, with some questioning her ability to make the 135lb weight limit for the bantamweight division. Cris Cyborg and others have expressed skepticism about Harrison's decision to join the UFC instead of facing potential opponents like Cyborg herself, while also raising concerns about Harrison's ability to cut down to a lower weight class. The announcement has generated mixed reactions and speculation about the impact of Harrison's move on the division.
PFL veteran Kayla Harrison is a heavy betting favorite over Holly Holm for their upcoming bantamweight bout at UFC 300, with Harrison opening at -375 and jumping to -500, while Holm started at +310 and slipped to +385. The event, scheduled for April 13, 2024, also features marquee fights including Weili Zhang vs. Xiaonan Yan for the strawweight championship and Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic at light heavyweight.
UFC CEO Dana White announced that former PFL champion Kayla Harrison has signed with the UFC and will face former UFC champion Holly Holm at UFC 300, not at featherweight, but at bantamweight. There are concerns about Harrison's ability to make the bantamweight limit, the impact on the division, and the PFL losing one of their biggest stars. Additionally, there are questions about potential matchups with Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes, and Julianna Peña.